Alejense (en. Get away)

/aleˈxense/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To order a group of people to distance themselves or move away from a place or situation.
Stay away from the dangerous area!
¡Alejense de la zona peligrosa!
To imply the action of moving away or distancing oneself physically.
In case of emergency, you must move away from the building.
En caso de emergencia, deben alejense del edificio.

Etymology

From the verb 'alejar,' which comes from the Latin 'alejare.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

Step back, the train is coming.
Warning that something dangerous is approaching.
alejense que viene el tren
Move back a little.
Instruction to create space or distance.
alejense un poco

Related Words

alejars
To make something or someone distance itself.
alejar
distance
To separate or make something farther away.
distanciar

Slang Meanings

To move away from problems or conflicts.
When there’s drama, it’s better to stay away.
Cuando hay drama, mejor alejense.